2011 NBA Mock Draft: How Far Will Jimmer Fredette Fall?

Jimmer Fredette was one of the hottest stories in sports this year. He dominated the college level so much that he is already being dubbed a legend.

The question now become whether or not Jimmer will be able to succeed at the next level. Most people answer this question with a resounding no, but still would not mind having the sharpshooter on their team.

How far will he fall before someone decides to take a chance on the Jimmer?

22. Denver Nuggets: Tyler Honeycutt (UCLA)

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Position: Small Forward

Height/Weight: 6’8 / 188

The Nuggets appear to have a solid core with Ty Lawson and Aaron Afflalo in the backcourt, while Nene and Danilo Gallinari and Wilson Chandler patrol the front court. Now, they just need pieces to build around them.

Sixth man shooting guard J.R. Smith is expected to walk this offseason, so they will need a wing off the bench to take his spot.

I like Honeycutt because he is athletic, smart and a phenomenal defender. He may not be quite the outside shooter Smith is, but he makes up for it with hustle plays.

15. Indiana Pacers: Jimmer Fredette (BYU)

I see Fredette falling all the way to the 15th spot because I believe the teams ahead of the Pacers will be afraid of what looks like the second coming of the Adam Morrison bust.

Fredette, however, fills the Pacers needs fairly well. They are searching for a guard who can lighten the scoring load currently carried by forward Danny Granger.

Jimmer was the best scorer in college basketball a season ago, so he would be perfect. In Indiana, he will not be forced to run an offense and should enjoy being the second option on a solid Pacers squad

6. Utah Jazz: Brandon Knight (Kentucky)

After the trade that sent away Deron Williams, the Jazz need a point guard that can lead their team.

He was inconsistent last season with Kentucky as a freshman, but he showed flashes of brilliance. He is arguable the most talented player in the draft.

To become an elite point guard in the NBA, Knight will need to work on his playmaking ability. His excellent jump shot, tough defense and his competitive nature will make teams very interested in Knight.